Children's Miracle Network and the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation: California Grapevine Leads to Wine Event.OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma City (1990 pop. 444,719), state capital, and seat of Oklahoma co., central Okla., on the North Canadian River; inc. 1890. The state's largest city, it is an important livestock market, a wholesale, distribution, industrial, and financial center, and a farm -- Grapes have been growing under the glowing California sun for hundreds of years. The wine making process begins as the grapes are harvested, crushed, and pressed and left to ferment ferment /fer·ment/ (fer-ment´) to undergo fermentation; used for the decomposition of carbohydrates. fer·ment n. 1. and mature before making their debut in the mouths of wine enthusiasts around the world. Oklahoma palates over 1400 miles away are in for a real treat this fall. Thirty-four vintners from California are headed to Oklahoma for the 2nd annual "Les Femmes de Vin -- A Vintage Affair." Several women vintners, direct from California, are on their way to Oklahoma to showcase the "fruits of their labor." For two days, October 28th and 29th, Oklahomans can indulge in the senses as they sniff, swirl and taste the flavorful wines straight from these Napa Valley Napa Valley, Calif.: see under Napa. Napa Valley greatest wine-producing region of the United States. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2990] See : Wine divas. During this extraordinary weekend, the best local chefs and lady California vintners will come together to delight your taste buds taste buds taste npl → Geschmacksknospen pl with some of Oklahoma's finest cuisine and California's premier wine selections. "The Vintage Affair" will take place over two nights at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The Gala Event begins Friday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. and includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner, amazing entertainment and a live and silent auction. The cost for the Friday night event is $250 per person and also includes a reservation for the Saturday night tasting party. The Tasting Party starts Saturday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. and includes hors d'oeuvres and a second night of wine and women. The cost for the Saturday night event is $50 per person. Proceeds from this event will benefit Children's Miracle Network The Children's Miracle Network (CMN) is an international non-profit organization that raises funds for Children's hospitals, medical research and community awareness of children's health issues. and The Oklahoma Health Center Foundation. Amazing people have banded together to create a solid committee dedicated to raising money for Children's Medical Research Institute The Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is an Australian based scientific research group created in the 1950s to "perform scientific research with a commitment to better treat, and where possible, prevent childhood illness and disability so that all concerned have a and The Oklahoma Health Center Foundation; they include; Co-Chairs, Jana and Ed Evans and Veronica and Dr. Steve Sullivan Steve Sullivan (born July 6, 1974 in Timmins, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League and has played for the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators. . To attend this spectacular event you must purchase tickets in advance. For reservations and ticket information please call 405-271-8430. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is located at 1700 Northeast 63rd street. Valet Parking is available both nights and dress is Napa Valley Chic. |
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